The final “Friday Night Live” of the 2025-26 season was last Friday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Doc & the Rev, Jim Vance and Johnny Mac perform (left). Also taking the stage were Jackson Crawley (middle) and Dave Wilson (right). The Bluegrass Bunch had to cancel due to a band member’s illness. Trio 59 & Friends were slated to perform but a power outage ended the evening early. Friday Night Live

Taffy rolling takes a bit of practice, but the sweet treat is worth waiting for. The taste of spring returned to Essex County as the annual Maple Festival at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area welcomed visitors for a weekend dedicated to the traditions of maple syrup making. The festival, hosted by Essex Region Conservation Authority, takes place over two weekends in March. The first, held March 14-15, featured the popular “Lumberjack Weekend,” while the upcoming Ma

Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School helped out those in need with a large donation last week.